Todays Tides
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
04:04 AM
Low Tide
10:36 AM
High Tide
04:53 PM
Low Tide
11:10 PM
High Tide
Local Weather
 78°F |
Todays Tides
Local Weather
78°F |
Coordinates
9°25’35”N | 84°10’22”W
VHF
Channels 69 & 16
Costa Rica is an astonishingly beautiful country, full of dramatic landscapes and friendly people. Lush jungles, active volcanoes, and pristine beaches abound. While only the size of West Virginia, this small country has over 800 miles of coastline to explore and is home to over 6% of the world’s biodiversity. As an international leader in conservation, Costa Rica has set aside 26% of its territory as protected areas and national parks. Costa Rica has been internationally ranked as “The Happiest Place on Earth” and one of the world’s most ecological countries.
In recent years, tourism has become one of the most important sectors of the Costa Rican economy. Playing host to over 2 million visitors per year, this tropical paradise is a tourist’s dream. With a lush and diverse landscape, the country has everything from volcanoes, to rainforest to pristine beaches. Visitors can participate in variety of activities such as white-water rafting, zip lining, kayaking, and hiking as well as sport fishing and sailing.
Costa Rica is the most politically stable country in Central America and has long emphasized its commitment to democracy and respect for human rights. Costa Ricans are very proud of their tradition of peace, with the armed forces being abolished in 1948.
Costa Rica is a tropical country with no winter or summer as such; most regions have a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. Rainfall averages 100 inches per year and average temperatures range from 72 degrees F in the central valley and 81 degrees on the coast.
The Costa Rican healthcare system is rated very highly on an international level. Healthcare is universal and available to all of its citizens. Recently, medical tourism has seen a surge in popularity, due to the relatively low cost and exceptional care available.
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June 17, 2013 at 10:21 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
Nuestra invitación al Foro: La Pesquería de Atún en Costa Rica. Próximo 20 de junio en el Hotel Corobicí a las 2:30. ¿Ya confirmaron asistencia al correo pescaresponsable@fecop.org?
June 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm Marina Pez Vela added 4 new photos to the album Feria de la Gallina Criolla 2013.
Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
June 16, 2013 at 1:06 am Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
June 14, 2013 at 8:50 pm We invite you to "Feria de la Gallina Criolla"
Gallina Achiotada, chicken soup (sopa de gallina) and chicken soup with rice (gallina con arroz) are all part of the Feria de la Gallina Criolla 2013 on June 14, 15 and 16 in the rural community of Finca el Silencio, Quepos. The objective of the fair is to promote local tourism and raise funds for an animal rescue centre. The fair is organized by Coopesilencio, a local co-operative. Activities include a great soccer game by former Costa Rican players, face painting, music, dancers and chicken contests for the entire family. Finca el Silencio is located southeast of Quepos. By car from San José, take the Ruta 27 to the Costanera (Jacó exit), at Quepos take a left, heading east for some 35 km (heading towards Dominical) just past the Rio Saverge bridge, take a left and follow the road for 6 kilometres.
June 14, 2013 at 4:27 pm Great Fishing!! 10 Pacific Blue Marlin.......
On May 27th, Christian Hampl succesfully released, by IGFA rules, 10 Pacific Blue Marlin. Capt. Edgar Montero. Wireman: Capt. Bobby McGuinness Boat, "Kamila"...
Considera usted que ee necesitan recursos para la protecciones de los mares de Costa Rica?
http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ambiente/noticias/el-mar-necesita-recursos-economicos
June 10, 2013 at 9:10 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Guy Harvey's photo.
Isn't this just the PERFECT playground!
A swing hanging under a palm tree that is hanging out over the sea - the PERFECT Sunday afternoon playground! LIKE if you agree!
By: Guy Harvey
June 8, 2013 at 8:29 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
June 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Hook The Future's photo.
Hook the Future show from a Quepos Costa Rica shoot:
Not sure if you like roosterfish THIS much, but you'll love watching these guys reel them in, even smooch them! Right now on CSS- Comcast Sports South watch the latest episode of Hook The Future.
By: Hook The Future
June 7, 2013 at 4:11 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Visit Costa Rica - The Costa Rica Tourism Board's photo.
Where will you watch your Friday sunset today?
With each Share, you help us spread the gift of happiness around the world. Happy Friday!
June 5, 2013 at 4:44 pm Marina Pez Vela shared a link.
Pato Barraza invita a los costarricenses a sumarse a la agenda azul que FECOP pretende promover en Costa Rica.
"http://www.queposbillfishcup.com/" on their own link.
May 31, 2013 at 8:11 pm For the 2014 Billfish Tournament Series of Central America - a new location for leg 1 of the March Presidential Challenge of Central America will be Golfito - see you here first for the kick off event at the Quepos Billfish Cup in February!
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It's become one of the most talked-about destinations in sportfishing thanks to an incredible run of both marlin and sailfish: Golfito. Incredible fishing combined with the city's quaint, laid back charm combine to make this a terrific destination. The Presidential Challenge Conservation Series is t...
May 31, 2013 at 7:45 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
¡Queremos que pesquen una idea que queremos compartirles y que la trabajemos juntos! Mañana más detalles a partir de las 9:00 a.m.
Nos vemos por acá o en nuestra página web http://www.fecop.org
May 29, 2013 at 8:28 pm Businessmen, the Civil Aviation Technical Council (CETAC), and the Municipality of Aguirre are working on the possible expansion of the airfield of La Managua, Quepos to expand regional and even international air service - per today's La Nacion web news feed:
http://www.nacion.com/2013-05-29/ElPais/quepos-puja-por-convertir-pista-la-managua-en-un-aeropuerto.aspx
Quepos. Empresarios, el Consejo Técnico de Aviación Civil (Cetac) y la Municipalidad de Aguirre trabajan en la posible ampliación del aeródromo La Managua, Quepos, a fin de convertirlo en un aeropuerto regional e, incluso, internacional.
May 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre's album: Cena de Gala - Aniversario Décimo Tercero del Guardacostas.
Cortesía de la Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre.
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